Names That Mean Woodsman
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Forest
Origin:
French occupational nameMeaning:
"woodsman or woods"Description:
The Forest variation of Forrest, used by actor Whitaker, nudges the meaning more toward the woods and away from the woodsman.
- Forest
Origin:
French occupational nameMeaning:
"woodsman or woods"Description:
Omitting the extra R of Forrest transforms the name from a masculine one referencing woodsmen to a unisex nature name.
- Forrester
Origin:
Surname nameMeaning:
"woodsman"Description:
A slight elaboration on Forrest, with the same woodsy charm.
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